MARILYN FIGUEROA
Philadelphia
Summary
Lead medical laboratory scientist with expertise in compliance procedures and testing techniques. Achieved a 99.9% test result validity rate while enhancing laboratory operations and establishing a mentoring program for new staff. Proficient in Cerner, Epic, HCLL, WellSky, and Remisol.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technician
PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL OF THE UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH SYSTEM
Philadelphia
11.2022 - Current
- Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Performed technical work in Blood Bank, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, ensuring high standards of competency
- Obtained specimens, conducted standardized tests, and interpreted and validated results to support accurate diagnoses
- Reviewed critical level results and promptly notified patient's doctor to facilitate timely clinical decisions
- Maintained 99.9% rate of test result validity as verified in independent QC tests
- Assists department supervisor in process validation
- Accessions and registers requests on patient specimens for tests and products
Medical Technician
ST. CHRISTOPHER'S CHILDREN HOSPITAL
Philadelphia
06.2019 - Current
- Continuously assure patient safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the blood management process with FDA 510(k) cleared device, Well Sky Transfusion
- Performed and analyzed 80+ medical tests per week in blood bank
- Integrated blood bank management systems to automate order processing and test result reporting
- Update product status with EMRs, and exchange information with lab information and blood donor systems
- Configure and manage the laboratory software by ensuring that regular system backups are completed, software updates, and data security audits
- Led quality improvement projects enhancing blood management processes and patient outcomes
- Oversaw department updates such as changing methodologies and improving workflow
- Designs, develops, and documents new applications and systems or workflows and processes relatively low complexity
- Participates in determining requirements for new computer application
- Developed mentoring program for 35 new employees and students
- Instructor of Blood Bank Program
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA09-2022
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA09-2019
Associate of Arts - Medical Technology
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA09-2017
Skills
- Clinical laboratory techniques
- Quality control analysis
- CGMP knowledge
- Laboratory equipment operation
- Laboratory software management
- Clinical data management
- SOP interpretation skills
- Analytical equipment proficiency
- Standardized formula application
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team collaboration skills
Certification
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Pearson Vue Center, Pending
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Medical Technician
PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL OF THE UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH SYSTEM
11.2022 - Current
Medical Technician
ST. CHRISTOPHER'S CHILDREN HOSPITAL
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Drexel University
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technician
Community College of Philadelphia
Associate of Arts - Medical Technology
Community College of Philadelphia